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WWF International is seeking to recruit a
Eastern DRC Program Director
WWF has operated continuous programs in the Eastern DRC (with current offices in Goma, Bukavu and Uvira), to protect species of special conservation interest such as the Mountain Gorilla, Eastern Lowland Gorilla, Chimpanzee, and African Elephant. This area, known as the Albertine Rift, is one of exceptional endemism and biologically rich montane and submontane forest habitats as well as critical freshwater resources. Established programs focus around the national parks of Virunga, Kahuzi-Biega, as well as the Itombwe Massif.
The Eastern DRC Program Director will oversee the implementation of multiple active programs in the Greater Virunga and Kahuzi-Biega/ Itombwe landscapes within a regional context; line-manage E-DRC program managers and F&A and HR managers, assure liaison between the E-DRC programs and the Kinshasa office, and develop strategic partnerships with development aid and other partners. The position will be based in Goma, DRC, for an initial period of 2 years.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5-6 years experience working in conservation or development organizations. The candidate should have excellent people and project management skills to handle complex, multi-faceted projects. The ideal candidate should possess a strong working knowledge of natural resource management principles, PA management, community-based natural resource management, and development issues
For more information please see the job description.
Location: Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
How to apply?
If interested, please send your application letter with a CV stating your availability to the Human Resources Manager:
E-mail:recrutement_wwfrdc@wwf.panda.org
Mail: 14, avenue Sergent Moke, Concession Safricas, Quartier Socimat, Kinshasa / Ngaliema, DR Congo
Closing date: 11 November 2011
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